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Author: | mickc [ Fri Dec 30, 2011 10:33 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Mick's FJ20ET 180B |
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Author: | Jaimesix [ Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:05 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Mick's FJ20ET 180B |
Nice project. From that long list of items seems like you have something in mind. Keep us posted. |
Author: | mickc [ Sun Jan 01, 2012 8:37 pm ] | ||||||
Post subject: | Re: Mick's FJ20ET 180B | ||||||
Thanks Jamiesix I had most of the running gear on another shell already so I know what I want from this car thats for sure. On the old car I noticed the airflow was very restricted so I opened up the hole behind the highbeam headlight to get a bit more air through to the filter. I also made as minimal holes for the IC piping as I could worked out quite well with some already existing holes just enlarged to suit and once painted will run some rubber protection around the holes.
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Author: | Jaimesix [ Mon Jan 02, 2012 8:39 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Mick's FJ20ET 180B |
Excellent work. You're right, that larger hole will provide better air flow. Using rubber to protect wires and parts, as well as the metal itself from rusting, is great. Your front sway bar will be different in shape from the stock 180Bs? How does the rear one hold on to the car? I have seen some where the end links hold onto the bottom of the spring perches. Others do not. |
Author: | 24TKman [ Mon Jan 02, 2012 1:02 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Mick's FJ20ET 180B |
Noicccce one |
Author: | mickc [ Mon Jan 02, 2012 9:47 pm ] | |||||
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Thanks 24TKman. Jamiesix yes you are correct the front sway bar is a much differnt shape due to the reversing of the crossmember as the FJ sump is opposite to the L18. As for the rear swaybar it does attach to the bottom of the rear bump stop and also to the front of the rear crossmember. Today was spent masking up everything and hopefully get the bay painted tomoro or if im not ready by lunchtime ill get it done Wednesday both days are supossed to be good weather finally its been holding me up hardcore!!
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Author: | Jaimesix [ Tue Jan 03, 2012 6:52 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Mick's FJ20ET 180B |
Thanks for the photos Mickc. My ADDCO rear bar is supposed to attach to the cross member in similar fashion, but the rear contact points according to the guide ( will install it soon, dealing with engine swap now.) are the suspension arms. Brackets are to be affixed to the arms like your crossmember brackets. Never seen another set up like it. Will post photos upon installation. Project looking good. That FJ is not only an FJ, but a built FJ, can't wait to see it running ! |
Author: | mickc [ Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:35 pm ] | |||||
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Well what seems like hundreds of hours of sanding and preping my engine bay finally got painted today. Im pretty happy with it I got a couple of runs in the finish but was my first attempt with base coat and 2K clear. It has a little orange peel throughout though im confident it with come out with a good cut and polish. This was one of the last things that has been holding me back. Next thing on the list now is to remove the reversed crossmember off the old shell along with the adjustable lower control arms and give them a clean up and then they can go onto the car. All the steering and suspension is ready to go. Before the engine goes in ill just need to order a brake booster, Clutch Master slave cylinder kit and run the brake lines. Ive choosen to paint the engine bay in Ford mercury silver. Ive seen a few cars now with silver engine bays and I love the look. I was thinking black at the start influenced by the might EH holdens. But want something a little differnt I decided on the silver. Still havent decided on a rocker cover colour yet but im leaning towards gloss black the FJs look tough in black but a mid to dark blue is also considered. Its currently bright yellow got a bit erratic in my ealry 20s on that one and I apologise.
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Author: | mickc [ Tue Jan 03, 2012 4:19 pm ] | |||||
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Some more engine bay pics in better light.
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Author: | douglasamills [ Tue Jan 03, 2012 4:28 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Mick's FJ20ET 180B |
That looks good i havent got to that stage with our 610 im just going to blow in the rad and top of my skirts to clean it up for now. |
Author: | mickc [ Tue Jan 03, 2012 5:34 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Mick's FJ20ET 180B |
Was going to do the same but once I started I couldnt stop I wanted it to be perfect. Dodgy respray before I got the car couldnt be left the way it was. As they say measure twice cut once! |
Author: | CASUNNY [ Tue Jan 03, 2012 7:18 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Mick's FJ20ET 180B |
Looking good mate, i love seeing engine bay's getting done. Are you using acrylic paint and 2K clear ?? |
Author: | mickc [ Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:07 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Mick's FJ20ET 180B |
Cheers CASUNNY I used 2K base coat colour and 2K clear coat on top. Well seems I had a very productive day got the bay all painted in the morning and avoided the heat of the day. Watched some cricket then this evening when it was a bit cooler got the reversed crossmember, adjustable lower control arms and front sway bar off the old car. Gave them all a spray with truck wash to soak overnight and tomorow ill give them a good clean up and paint ready to put on after I get back from summernats. So much can get done when there is no need to attend work! |
Author: | Jaimesix [ Wed Jan 04, 2012 7:18 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Mick's FJ20ET 180B |
Great colour. Are you planning on spraying the whole car this same colour? Would look awesome. |
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